A thorough short-term rental agreement is the foundation of any lucrative vacation investment property. By making a comprehensive guest contract, you can be sure that your property is well-protected and that your guests have all the information they need for an enjoyable stay. From check-in/check-out policies and payment terms to how to operate amenities in...Read More
Elena_Alex_Ferns // Shutterstock Written by: Dom DiFurio The cost of rent skyrocketed in the COVID-19 pandemic’s second year as homes for sale remained scarce. Millions of American millennials who couldn’t afford to rent were forced to squeeze into relatives’ homes. Rentlodex ranked cities with the highest rent increases from December 2021 to 2022 using data...Read More
Canva Written by: Jill Jaracz The rental market in the U.S. has been on a roller coaster over the past two years, soaring to new highs in rents and plummeting to new lows in terms of vacancies. About 44 million people rent their homes, according to 2021 Census data. They choose to rent for various...Read More
Canva Written by: Dom DiFurio Property owners are having a harder time finding tenants for smaller rental homes, signaling a potential long-term shift in renter preferences. Rentlodex collected rental vacancy data from the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey/Housing Vacancy Survey from March 9, 2021, to understand what characteristics determine whether a property is likely to...Read More
Canva Written by: Jill Jaracz Prospective home buyers know that when a house sits empty for months on the market, it’s a sign that an eager-to-sell owner might be ready to bargain. Unfortunately for current home buyers, the national homeowner vacancy rate—measured by the share of vacant homes for sale—is at 0.8% for the first...Read More
More and more people are starting to travel again, but some Texas Airbnb hosts are already reaping the benefits. Collectively last year, new Airbnb hosts brought in $170-million renting out Texas properties on the home-rental platform. That makes new Airbnb hosts in Texas part of the third-highest grossing state in the entire country last year....Read More
From picturesque fishing villages hugging its rugged coastline to pristine high desert on the east side of the Cascade Mountain Range, Washington has everything from whale watching to wine tasting. In the middle of it all lies the state’s crown jewel, Seattle, otherwise known as The Emerald City — and a variety of weekend getaway...Read More
Washington DC is home to some unique neighborhoods, providing plenty of options for visitors to enjoy. If you’re considering an Airbnb investment in the Washington DC area, here are a few of DC’s top neighborhoods to check out: Georgetown Georgetown is a top destination, and for good reason. This lovely neighborhood offers the opportunity to...Read More
Glorious landscapes, diverse outdoor recreation opportunities, and an abundance of charming small towns make Utah a highly desirable destination. Whether you’re lucky enough to live in the state or just visiting, weekend getaways provide a way to step off the beaten path and discover new vistas. Following is our shortlist of places in Utah that make...Read More
As demand increases for electric vehicles, so does the demand for rental properties featuring an EV charger as one of its amenities. There are now more than 850,000 Airbnb listings that feature electric vehicle charging. Last year the company upgraded its service filters, including the EV charging filter. The company claims after that happened, it...Read More
